Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University’s curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.  

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint “Village on the Erie Canal,” SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo — the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport! (https://www2.brockport.edu/about/strategic-plan/)

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.  

Job Summary: Supervising Janitors oversee the work of custodial staff, ensuring that buildings remain clean and that all maintenance concerns are taken care of in a timely manner. In addition to scheduling staff members, Supervising Janitors track inventory and ensure machines are working efficiently and that parts are repaired or replaced as necessary.

Essential Functions:

• Plans and schedules staff assignments and cleaning services; re-assigns staff to ensure that work is accomplished according to schedule, and that staff is fully utilized; and shifts personnel to handle emergency cleaning, maintenance, and care projects.

• Performs the full range of supervisory duties such as interviewing and selecting staff; establishing training standards and training new employees; resolving personnel problems; evaluating work performance and taking appropriate disciplinary action.

• Approves requests for leave, audit and approve timecards.

• Recommends retention or termination of employees.

• Ensures the efficient and effective use of time by the staff by such means as enforcing the attendance rules, resolving disciplinary problems, and meeting established work schedules.

• Supervises personnel which typically includes recommendations for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution.

• Prepares and reviews work orders and orders necessary supplies, chemicals, and materials.

• Maintains records on employees, equipment, and maintenance activities.

• Organizes workload to ensure deadlines are met and schedules work assignments in order of priority.

• Evaluates work performance against acceptable standards by review of reports, discussions with supervisors and personal observation.

• Completes assignments from Footprints in a timely manner.

Custodial/Equipment Maintenance:

• Assists in ordering, care, maintenance, and utilization of department equipment, supplies, keys, and inventories.

• Inspects work areas to ensure consistency and quality of work and adherence to established procedures, safety regulations, and infection control standards.

• Oversees and assists with snow removal activities.

• Inspects buildings and assigned areas for compliance with cleaning guidelines; and investigates complaints of unsatisfactory cleaning performance and takes corrective action.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

The Supervising Janitor reports to the Head Janitor and supervises up to 20 subordinate positions. Under general direction, oversees the daily activities of Janitors and Cleaners, including personnel assignment, training and management, quality assurance, and inventory control.

Operating Needs:

• Qualified candidates for this position must have the ability to read and write.

• Ability to work holidays, overtime and shift work if needed.

• Ability to work University special events.

• Valid NYS Driver License.

Working Environment:

• Requires repetitive physical work; lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 25 pounds.

• Work environment involves some exposure to chemicals which require following basic safety precautions.

  Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have permanent appointment in a Supervising Janitor classified position (or be eligible for transfer).

OR be reachable for appointment on the current NY State Civil Service canvass list for Supervising Janitor - Brockport location, Full-time.

NY HELPS

Open-Competitive: You must have two years of satisfactory full-time experience in the custodial care or cleaning of buildings, offices, or institutional residences of which one year of the experience must have been at a supervisory level. Non-Qualifying Experience: Experience limited to the cleaning or care of private residences is NOT qualifying.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.

Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.

Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Knowledge of green clean products and processes.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 10:30pm - 7:00am

Salary, Benefits and Appointment:

$46,306

May be benefits eligible; Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport! (https://www.brockport.edu/support/human_resources/careers.html) This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a noncompetitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Application Instructions: Respond to the canvass letter (if applicable). Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via our Employment Opportunities website at jobs.hr.brockport.edu by November 5, 2024

Background Investigation Statement:

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

New York State Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:

SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:

SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:

SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.